# Ballot Battle Over Signature Scrutiny | Bozeman News

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Published: 2026-09-12T18:42:36+00:00
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An independent candidate, Seth Bodnar, is caught in a legal whirlwind as a signature audit uncovers no fraud — but a rival Democrat, Brian Miller, has filed a lawsuit to invalidate hundreds of signatures used to qualify Bodnar. Though the investigation hasn’t found any forged signatures or wrongdoing, Miller argues that if the court rules in his favor, votes for Bodnar should be nullified — even though ballots are already being printed and early voting begins in October. Bodnar’s team calls the suit a “desperate move,” while law enforcement interviews signature gatherers and victims of identity theft. A judge will set a timeline next Monday — and with election day looming, this case could reshape how independent candidates navigate ballot access. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e5db147ceb9c9737

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